After dealing with some heavy-duty dental work this past week, I was only able to eat very soft foods for a few days. This presented…
Browsing Category Desserts & Sweets
Sonia Tashjian, St. Sarkis Day – and – recipes for Kumba Cake and St. Sarkis Halvah
Although we’ve never met, Sonia Tashjian and I are kindred spirits. She is originally from Musa Dagh; my maternal grandparents are from the same region….
An Armenian Christmas Family Tradition is Born
At the end of last December, after recovering from the joy and of hosting Christmas with family and friends, I received a most-interesting request from recently…
Cardamom-Pecan Cookies
Cardamom is a spice most folks associate with cookies, but it’s also used to enhance coffee, fruit salad, or meats. Its scent can be overpowering,…
It’s Christmas Baking Time!
Kahke Flour…check. Sugar…check. Butter…double-check – and don’t forget the kadaif dough! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and start baking your favorite holiday sweets. Need…
Nut-filled Kadaif (Kinaffeh)
Doug and I did not host this year’s Thanksgiving gathering. For the first time in many years, we were someone else’s guests. It was quite a welcome change. The…
10-Minute Pumpkin Seed Brittle
With an abundance of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) left over from the pumpkin soup recipe I made, I wanted to find a quick and easy way to…
Labne Bread Pudding
By now you should have noticed numerous posts using Karoun dairy products. Here’s another sent in by Bonnie Gross, my assistant on this project. Bonnie’s…
Spicy Yogurt Cake
We love plain yogurt just as it is, but sometimes our taste buds are looking for a little something special. Having an abundance of Karoun…
Labne Frosting
Doug and I were invited to a potluck dinner over Labor Day weekend. The main course included succulent BBQ ribs, macaroni and cheese, guacamole, and…